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The Senate confirms Donald Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general amid partisan opposition and controversy over a $1.8 billion fund.
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President Trump's former defense lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as the nation's top law enforcement official amid opposition over a controversial Justice Department fund.
CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 3:52 PM
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The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, as attorney general in a 50-49 vote amid bipartisan opposition and controversy over a $1.8 billion fund.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 3:51 PM
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President Trump's former defense lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as the nation's top law enforcement official amid opposition over a controversial Justice Department fund.
CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 3:37 PM
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The Senate confirmed Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general, marking a significant victory for the president despite bipartisan opposition and controversy over a $1.8 billion fund.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 3:37 PM
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The Senate confirmed Donald Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, marking a significant victory for the former president despite bipartisan opposition.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 3:22 PM
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Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, positioning Blanche for a narrow confirmation despite opposition from other senators.
CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 3:08 PM
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Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, positioning Blanche for a likely confirmation despite opposition from some Senate Republicans.
CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 2:54 PM
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Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, positioning Blanche for a likely confirmation despite opposition from some Senate Republicans.
CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 1:26 PM
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Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, making him the likely decisive vote for confirmation amid opposition from other senators.
CBS Politics | Aug 8, 2026, 1:11 PM
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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats criticize the confirmation of Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Todd Blanche, warning it undermines the rule of law.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 11:41 AM
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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer criticizes Republicans for confirming Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, amid concerns over ongoing misconduct.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 11:26 AM
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After a contentious confirmation process marked by bipartisan concerns, former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US Attorney General by a 50–49 Senate vote.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 11:11 AM
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, marking a significant victory for President Donald Trump amid bipartisan concerns over Blanche's independence and the Justice Department's direction.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
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The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general after a contentious process marked by bipartisan concerns over his independence and a controversial $1.8 billion fund.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 10:41 AM
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After a contentious confirmation process marked by bipartisan concerns, Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, was confirmed as US attorney general by a 50–49 Senate vote.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 10:25 AM
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a close ally and former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, as attorney general amid bipartisan concerns over his independence and the Justice Department's direction.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 10:10 AM
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a close ally and former personal lawyer of President Donald Trump, as attorney general amid bipartisan concerns over his independence and controversial department policies.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 9:56 AM
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a close ally and former personal lawyer of President Donald Trump, as attorney general amid bipartisan concerns over his independence and the Justice Department's direction.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 9:40 AM
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, a close ally and former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, as attorney general amid bipartisan concerns about his independence and the Justice Department's direction.
ABC Australia News | Aug 8, 2026, 9:25 AM
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Despite opposition over a $1.8 billion fund and concerns about politicization, former personal lawyer Todd Blanche secures Senate confirmation.
Guardian US | Aug 8, 2026, 9:10 AM
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The Senate narrowly voted down a measure to restrict President Trump's military authority in Iran, while the House passed a separate resolution criticizing the president amid recent conflict escalations.
CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen Dan Caine testified before the Senate as the Pentagon seeks additional funds amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:36 PM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM